The Diamond Dudes
Claim This Podcastby Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, Avi Krawitz
Podcast Overview
<p>The Diamond Dudes brings together veteran industry analysts Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, and Avi Krawitz to deliver sharp, candid commentary on the forces shaping the global diamond trade. Drawing on more than 75 years of combined experience, the trio tackles major developments across the pipeline, from mining to retail, offering informed perspective and unfiltered discussion at a time when the industry faces mounting structural and market challenges.</p><p></p><p><strong>About The Dudes</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Rob Bates</strong> is the founder of The Jewelry Wire, a daily newsletter covering news and developments across the jewelry industry. He has spent more than 35 years reporting on the diamond and jewelry trade, including senior roles at JCK and Rapaport. He launched The Jewelry Wire as an independent platform for timely news and analysis. He is also the author of several mystery novels.</p><p> </p><p>Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thejewelrywire.com"><strong>www.thejewelrywire.com</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.robbatesauthor.com"><strong>www.robbatesauthor.com</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Edahn Golan</strong> is the founder of Edahn Golan Diamond Research & Data, providing research, analysis and consulting services to the global diamond industry. He is also co-managing partner of Tenoris, a data analytics company serving the diamond, jewelry and financial sectors. He has been researching and writing about the industry since 2001, including many years at Idex Online.</p><p> </p><p>Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.edahngolan.com"><strong>www.edahngolan.com</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tenoris.bi"><strong>www.tenoris.bi</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Avi Krawitz</strong> is the founder and publisher of The Diamond Press, delivering insight and analysis on the global diamond and jewelry market. He brings nearly 20 years of experience covering the industry as a journalist and analyst, including a senior role at Rapaport. He also authors the Pressing Matters executive memo and hosts Diamond Debates, a LinkedIn Live series featuring industry leaders discussing the sector’s most pressing issues.</p><p> </p><p>Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thediamondpress.com"><strong>www.thediamondpress.com</strong></a></p>
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4/16/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 11, 2026
Vegas, Botswana, Signet and the Battle for Value
<p>In this episode, Avi, Edahn and Rob give their impressions of the Las Vegas shows, debate producer countries' positioning at trade shows, strategic branding and marketing of Botswana, Signet Jewelers apparent pivot within the K-economy, lab-grown diamonds and industry regulation, market trends and consumer behavior in the US, among other hot topics affecting the global diamond market.</p><p><strong>00:00</strong> Botswana Responds to The Dudes</p><p><strong>02:32</strong> Producer Countries Take Center Stage at JCK </p><p><strong>04:57</strong> Botswana, Namibia & Angola's Strategy </p><p><strong>09:40</strong> Can Botswana Become a Consumer Brand? </p><p><strong>13:20</strong> Was JCK Las Vegas a Success? </p><p><strong>15:00</strong> The K-Economy and Natural Diamond Demand</p><p><strong>16:43</strong> Why Bridal Buyers Are Under Pressure </p><p><strong>21:21</strong> Is Signet Pivoting Back to Natural Diamonds? </p><p><strong>23:38</strong> Blue Nile, The Clear Cut & Luxury Jewelry </p><p><strong>28:22</strong> What Signet Means for Lab-Grown Diamonds </p><p><strong>32:52</strong> Russia's New Synthetic Diamond Rules </p><p><strong>35:14</strong> Could the FTC Tighten Lab-Grown Regulations? </p><p><strong>40:04</strong> The Lab-Grown Terminology Debate </p><p><strong>43:35</strong> Alrosa's Role in the Natural Diamond Industry </p><p><strong>46:57</strong> The Diamond Press, The Jewelry Wire & Tenoris </p><p><strong>49:05</strong> Final Thoughts & Sign-Off</p><p></p><p><strong>About The Dudes</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Rob Bates</strong> is the founder of The Jewelry Wire, a daily newsletter covering news and developments across the jewelry industry. He has spent more than 35 years reporting on the diamond and jewelry trade, including senior roles at JCK and Rapaport. He launched The Jewelry Wire as an independent platform for timely news and analysis. He is also the author of several mystery novels. Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thejewelrywire.com"><strong>www.thejewelrywire.com</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.robbatesauthor.com"><strong>www.robbatesauthor.com</strong></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Edahn Golan</strong> is the founder of Edahn Golan Diamond Research & Data, providing research, analysis and consulting services to the global diamond industry. He is also co-managing partner of Tenoris, a data analytics company serving the diamond, jewelry and financial sectors. He has been researching and writing about the industry since 2001, including many years at Idex Online. Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.edahngolan.com"><strong>www.edahngolan.com</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tenoris.bi"><strong>www.tenoris.bi</strong></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Avi Krawitz</strong> is the founder and publisher of The Diamond Press, delivering insight and analysis on the global diamond and jewelry market. He brings nearly 20 years of experience covering the industry as a journalist and analyst, including a senior role at Rapaport. He also authors the Pressing Matters executive memo and hosts Diamond Debates, a LinkedIn Live series featuring industry leaders discussing the sector’s most pressing issues. Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thediamondpress.com"><strong>www.thediamondpress.com</strong></a></p>
May 12, 2026
Lab Grown Strategies, Mining Pressure and JCK Expectations
<p>This episode features a lively discussion on the current state of the diamond industry, focusing on lab-grown diamonds, market dynamics, and industry strategies. Rob, Edahn and Avi share insights on pricing, technology, branding, and the future of natural and synthetic diamonds. They also discuss the immense challenges facing the diamond mining segment and outline what they’re looking out for at the upcoming shows in Las Vegas.</p><p> </p><p>Chapters</p><p> </p><p>00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Diamond Industry</p><p>01:20 Personal Updates and Industry Insights</p><p>02:31 The Lab-Grown Diamond Debate</p><p>03:43 Market Dynamics of Lab-Grown Diamonds</p><p>06:00 Technological Innovations in Diamond Production</p><p>09:22 Consumer Perceptions: HPHT vs. CVD Diamonds</p><p>12:20 Value Proposition in the Lab-Grown Market</p><p>14:50 Branding and Design in Lab-Grown Diamonds</p><p>17:18 Challenges Facing the Lab-Grown Industry</p><p>19:13 The Disconnect in the Lab-Grown Supply Chain</p><p>21:39 The Natural Diamond Market's Response</p><p>32:12 Mining Sector Challenges and Future Outlook</p><p>36:29 The Economic Landscape of Diamond Production</p><p>40:01 Shifts in Supply and Demand Dynamics</p><p>43:51 The Evolution of Marketing in the Diamond Industry</p><p>49:50 Brand Identity and Consumer Perception</p><p>53:11 Anticipating Trends at JCKS</p><p>58:00 Future Prospects for the Diamond Market</p>
April 16, 2026
Desert Diamonds, World Diamond Day and the Sale of De Beers
<p>In the debut episode of The Diamond Dudes, Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, and Avi Krawitz break down De Beers’ “Desert Diamonds” campaign and what it says about how the industry is reacting to lab-grown competition and changing consumer tastes. The conversation moves into the widening gap between natural and lab-grown diamonds, what’s actually happening at retail, and why it’s getting harder to sell lower-quality natural stones. Along the way, they reflect on World Diamond Day and share their own paths into the industry, before wrapping up with a look at the pending De Beers sale and why it could shape where the market goes next.</p><p></p>
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- What is The Diamond Dudes?
<p>The Diamond Dudes brings together veteran industry analysts Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, and Avi Krawitz to deliver sharp, candid commentary on the forces shaping the global diamond trade. Drawing on more than 75 years of combined experience, the trio tackles major developments across the pipeline, from mining to retail, offering informed perspective and unfiltered discussion at a time when the industry faces mounting structural and market challenges.</p><p></p><p><strong>About The Dudes</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Rob Bates</strong> is the founder of The Jewelry Wire, a daily newsletter covering news and developments across the jewelry industry. He has spent more than 35 years reporting on the diamond and jewelry trade, including senior roles at JCK and Rapaport. He launched The Jewelry Wire as an independent platform for timely news and analysis. He is also the author of several mystery novels.</p><p> </p><p>Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thejewelrywire.com"><strong>www.thejewelrywire.com</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.robbatesauthor.com"><strong>www.robbatesauthor.com</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Edahn Golan</strong> is the founder of Edahn Golan Diamond Research & Data, providing research, analysis and consulting services to the global diamond industry. He is also co-managing partner of Tenoris, a data analytics company serving the diamond, jewelry and financial sectors. He has been researching and writing about the industry since 2001, including many years at Idex Online.</p><p> </p><p>Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.edahngolan.com"><strong>www.edahngolan.com</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tenoris.bi"><strong>www.tenoris.bi</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Avi Krawitz</strong> is the founder and publisher of The Diamond Press, delivering insight and analysis on the global diamond and jewelry market. He brings nearly 20 years of experience covering the industry as a journalist and analyst, including a senior role at Rapaport. He also authors the Pressing Matters executive memo and hosts Diamond Debates, a LinkedIn Live series featuring industry leaders discussing the sector’s most pressing issues.</p><p> </p><p>Visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thediamondpress.com"><strong>www.thediamondpress.com</strong></a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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